Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant program at Jackson State Community College is a certificate program (2 to 4 years) at this public institution in Jackson, TN. The program falls within the physical therapy assistant field (CIP 51.0806) and trains students to work alongside licensed physical therapists in delivering rehabilitative care to patients with injuries, disabilities, or chronic conditions.

Jackson State Community College supports this program within a wider health sciences curriculum. Related programs at the school include Medical/Clinical Assistant, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, and Registered Nursing. Students in the Physical Therapy Assistant program can expect coursework in anatomy, therapeutic exercise, rehabilitation techniques, and supervised clinical practice in healthcare settings.